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Robert Millspaugh 6/8/07 Argentina and South Africa The road to Democracy All countries in the world have a history of government. The countries government history shows how they got to where they are today. Some countries have had peaceful stepping stones up to now. Others have been unsteady, usually resulting in bloodshed and fighting. Argentina and South Africa are prime examples as to countries that have not had a peaceful rising. These countries have had rough starts with different rulers, at different periods at times. Although the harsh history they are trying to overcome their setbacks and get to a better democracy. From the beginning, South Africa was established and colonized by European rule. In 1910 the Union of South Africa (under British law) was established; it included Cape of Good Hope, Natal, the Orange Free State, and the Transvaal as provinces. The British government held segregated barriers between the white British and the black South Africans. This would hold up until World War II, when urbanization and economic growth during the war fueled white fears that South Africa's racial barriers would collapse. The National Party introduced apartheid (separateness) measures against blacks, Indian immigrants and those of mixed race. Apartheid laws touched every aspect of social life, including a prohibition of marriage between non-whites and whites, and the allowance of white-only'' jobs. In 1950, the Population Registration Act required that all South Africans be racially classified into one of three categories: white, black (African), or colored (of mixed decent). The African National Congress, led by Nelson Mandela, responded by<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>organizing a resistance campaign against apartheid. The government suppressed the movement and arrested ANC leaders including Mandela. In 1951, the Bantu Authorities Act established a region for African reserves, known as homelands.'' These homelands were independent states to which each African was assigned by the government according to the record of origin (which was often inaccurate). All political rights, including voting, held by an African were restricted to the homelands. South Africans responded with black demonstrators protesting. More than 600 killed in clashes between black protesters and security forces. Eventually apartheid came to an end and South Africa became a democracy, Nelson Mandela was released from prison and elected the countries president. Argentina’s government was formed with the Radical Civic Union, which was a form of democracy that held electoral votes. Up until the war, Argentina was a wealthy nation held by a strong economy. Soon WWII hit, and Argentina fell into a depression, but stayed apart of a democracy. In 1949 Argentina created a new constitution. This strengthened the power of the president. Congress was dominated by Peron's (who was the President at the time) supporters. They passed legislation providing jail terms for anyone who showed disrespect for the government. Organization opponents were imprisoned, independent newspapers were suppressed. In 1955, an attempted coup (The sudden overthrow of a government by a part of the state establishment, to be replaced by a military government) by the Argentine navy was crushed as the army which remained loyal to the president. Later that year a coup by all three branches of the armed forces succeeded after three days of fighting, during which thousands were killed. Military then took control of the government. From then on up to 1975 terrorism struck the country trying to overrule the current government. A Junta (a government of military leaders) took control of Argentina. This sparked a rebellion or regimes, known as the “Dirty War” where thousands “disappeared” by the government. Not until 1983, was civilian ruling restored again. Democracy once again is restored to Argentina. It is clear the steps to democracy for South Africa and Argentina have been violent and complicated but each country is on the right path now and is improving their country bit by bit. Since apartheid in South Africa a large black middle class has emerged. South Africa is run by The Republic of South Africa. This is a constitutional democracy based on the parliamentary system. Today in South Africa, the government is focusing their attention on the needs of the country. This will happen by improving poor education, accumulating foreign exchange funds, and spending $49 billion over three years on new roads, ports and power plants. Although the progress today in South Africa one out of every four workers are officially unemployed. Including those who have given up looking for work altogether, the country's unemployment rate is a staggering 40%. Argentina today, remains as a federal system of government. Government officials are elected by popular vote. To today, there are still many protests involving the economy and the wages of its workers. The government is steadily working on increasing the wages of the countries workers along with recovering from the inflation from years back. Both countries progress may be slow, but positive. South Africa and Argentina have had countless conflicts in their countries. They have had economic failures, corrupt government officials, and no support from their people. The people have had to protest their countries decision and violence was often the solution. But now that all is settled the governments are trying to make positive steps towards a better democracy. It may be a lengthy process but it is necessary for these countries to get back onto the road to democracy.
Hey I'm Allison. I'm in Mr. Stengel's class. I am a friendly and funny person. I love to hang out with my friends and listen to music. I also talk a lot on the phone.. lol :]
Robert Millspaugh
6/8/07
Argentina and South Africa
The road to Democracy
All countries in the world have a history of government. The countries government history shows how they got to where they are today. Some countries have had peaceful stepping stones up to now. Others have been unsteady, usually resulting in bloodshed and fighting. Argentina and South Africa are prime examples as to countries that have not had a peaceful rising. These countries have had rough starts with different rulers, at different periods at times. Although the harsh history they are trying to overcome their setbacks and get to a better democracy.
From the beginning, South Africa was established and colonized by European rule. In 1910 the Union of South Africa (under British law) was established; it included Cape of Good Hope, Natal, the Orange Free State, and the Transvaal as provinces. The British government held segregated barriers between the white British and the black South Africans. This would hold up until World War II, when urbanization and economic growth during the war fueled white fears that South Africa's racial barriers would collapse. The National Party introduced apartheid (separateness) measures against blacks, Indian immigrants and those of mixed race. Apartheid laws touched every aspect of social life, including a prohibition of marriage between non-whites and whites, and the allowance of white-only'' jobs. In 1950, the Population Registration Act required that all South Africans be racially classified into one of three categories: white, black (African), or colored (of mixed decent). The African National Congress, led by Nelson Mandela, responded by<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>organizing a resistance campaign against apartheid. The government suppressed the movement and arrested ANC leaders including Mandela. In 1951, the Bantu Authorities Act established a region for African reserves, known as homelands.'' These homelands were independent states to which each African was assigned by the government according to the record of origin (which was often inaccurate). All political rights, including voting, held by an African were restricted to the homelands. South Africans responded with black demonstrators protesting. More than 600 killed in clashes between black protesters and security forces. Eventually apartheid came to an end and South Africa became a democracy, Nelson Mandela was released from prison and elected the countries president.
Argentina’s government was formed with the Radical Civic Union, which was a form of democracy that held electoral votes. Up until the war, Argentina was a wealthy nation held by a strong economy. Soon WWII hit, and Argentina fell into a depression, but stayed apart of a democracy. In 1949 Argentina created a new constitution. This strengthened the power of the president. Congress was dominated by Peron's (who was the President at the time) supporters. They passed legislation providing jail terms for anyone who showed disrespect for the government. Organization opponents were imprisoned, independent newspapers were suppressed. In 1955, an attempted coup (The sudden overthrow of a government by a part of the state establishment, to be replaced by a military government) by the Argentine navy was crushed as the army which remained loyal to the president. Later that year a coup by all three branches of the armed forces succeeded after three days of fighting, during which thousands were killed. Military then took control of the government. From then on up to 1975 terrorism struck the country trying to overrule the current government. A Junta (a government of military leaders) took control of Argentina. This sparked a rebellion or regimes, known as the “Dirty War” where thousands “disappeared” by the government. Not until 1983, was civilian ruling restored again. Democracy once again is restored to Argentina.
It is clear the steps to democracy for South Africa and Argentina have been violent and complicated but each country is on the right path now and is improving their country bit by bit. Since apartheid in South Africa a large black middle class has emerged. South Africa is run by The Republic of South Africa. This is a constitutional democracy based on the parliamentary system. Today in South Africa, the government is focusing their attention on the needs of the country. This will happen by improving poor education, accumulating foreign exchange funds, and spending $49 billion over three years on new roads, ports and power plants. Although the progress today in South Africa one out of every four workers are officially unemployed. Including those who have given up looking for work altogether, the country's unemployment rate is a staggering 40%. Argentina today, remains as a federal system of government. Government officials are elected by popular vote. To today, there are still many protests involving the economy and the wages of its workers. The government is steadily working on increasing the wages of the countries workers along with recovering from the inflation from years back. Both countries progress may be slow, but positive.
South Africa and Argentina have had countless conflicts in their countries. They have had economic failures, corrupt government officials, and no support from their people. The people have had to protest their countries decision and violence was often the solution. But now that all is settled the governments are trying to make positive steps towards a better democracy. It may be a lengthy process but it is necessary for these countries to get back onto the road to democracy.